Magnitude
M4.0
- Depth
- 39.9 km
- Source
- CWA
Taiwan
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M4.0 Earthquake near Taiwan (Taiwan)
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About this earthquake
On August 17, 2026 at 23:26 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near Taiwan (Taiwan). With a focal depth of about 40 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The data is provided by Taiwan CWA and cross-checked across seismological networks.
Details
ID
4453fdce784bdceda33dd074d3d51eb0f4c8f78f
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
39.9 km
UTC time
2026-08-17 23:26:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Taiwan
Source
cwa
Coordinates
23.27000,
121.56000
Depth profile
Shallow
39.9 km
39.9 km — deeper than the regional average (25.9 km)
Regional average: 25.9 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 169 Catalogue entries
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